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Visiting Walnut Street Theatre: what to know before you go

825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

Walnut Street Theatre is a opera house in Philadelphia, open since 1870, with room for about 1,200 people.

The busiest month ahead is October 2026, with 2 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is 11th Street station, 50 m away.

Walnut Street Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Opera house
Capacity
1,200
Opened
1870
Address
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Upcoming events
12

Walnut Street Theatre, month by month

  • October 20262 dates, including The Addams Family (Touring) and Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
  • November 20261 date, including Walnut Street Theatre's Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical
  • December 20262 dates, including Walnut Street Theatre's A Christmas Carol and Walnut Street Theatre Tours
  • January 20272 dates, including Walnut Street Theatre's Hexen: An Ancestral Witch Play and Glengarry Glen Ross
  • February 20271 date, including Walnut Street Theatre's Noël Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER
  • March 20271 date, including Walnut Street Theatre's Gertrude Stein and a Companion

Arriving by public transport

  • 11th Street stationTrain50 m
    1 min walk
  • SEPTA Jefferson StationTrain120 m
    2 min walk
  • Greyhound BusBus stop170 m
    2 min walk
  • 8th Street station (Philadelphia)Train380 m
    5 min walk
  • Patco 9-10th & Locust StationTrain500 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 70 m from the venue.

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Walnut Street Theatre: practical questions

How many people fit in Walnut Street Theatre?

Walnut Street Theatre has a capacity of about 1,200; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Walnut Street Theatre open?

Walnut Street Theatre opened in 1870.

What is the nearest stop to Walnut Street Theatre?

11th Street station (Train), 50 m away – about 1 min on foot.

Can I park near Walnut Street Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 70 m away.

Which month has the most events at Walnut Street Theatre?

October 2026, with 2 dates, including The Addams Family (Touring) and Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical.

Which other venues are close to Walnut Street Theatre?

Nikki Lopez Philly (1.4 km), Union Transfer (1.6 km), Helium Comedy Club (1.4 km) and Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall (820 m).

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